Veterans Primary Care Social Worker — Crisis & Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, primarily within Primary Care Teams (PACT). You will provide social work services to adult Veterans, ensure open access to care, and respond quickly to psychosocial crises within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold an MSW and state licensure, with CSWE accreditation and the ability to coordinate care across medical and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) required.
• Licensed or certified to independently practice social work at MSW level per state requirements.
• Eligible for grandfathering provisions where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to adult Veterans in the PACT setting.
• Respond promptly to psychosocial crises and ensure open access to Veterans seeking services.
• Coordinate care and referrals with interdisciplinary teams (PCP, BH, nursing).
• Assess and address medical/psychosocial needs and link to community resources.

Skills

Community resources

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Education

MSW degree

Licensure (state)

Tools

CPRS EMR

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Social Worker for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System, primarily within Primary Care Teams (PACT). You will provide social work services to adult Veterans, ensure open access to care, and respond quickly to psychosocial crises within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold an MSW and state licensure, with CSWE accreditation and the ability to coordinate care across medical and behavioral health services.